stigma
People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.
a kindle inspired breakdown. Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Top Story - March 2025. Content Warning.
I'm not much of a crier but I used to be. I tell my counselor and my mental health nurse that quite often, when I am sharing emotional stories with them, I just cannot breakdown and cry. I even asked if it was my medication that I am on that just makes me unable to cry. My psychiatrist told me that sometimes we just build up emotional walls to certain things and when that wall breaks- you need to be prepared for it.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹11 months ago in Psyche
What You See Isn’t Real
Let’s be real for a second. You scroll, you like, you comment. Maybe you double-tap a picture that looks just right—perfect lighting, perfect angles, perfect life. But deep down, you know something’s off. Something doesn’t quite add up.
By Talea Weeanor11 months ago in Psyche
The Psychological Underpinnings of Benevolent Sexism: A Comprehensive Exploration
A recent study by Clever Girl found that "benevolent sexism" (BS) can hurt women in the short and long term. Benevolent sexism is when someone (usually a man) says something that seems supportive and upbeat but is based on traditional gender stereotypes. Unlike hostile sexism or other overt forms of discrimination, it is unique in that it is often used with intentionally positive intentions and is usually interpreted as such by the recipient. For example, Carla and Alex have been anticipating their manager's annual performance reviews.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Psyche
They Say…. Not a Disability But Your ATTITUDE!
“Borrowed Time” Taking into consideration the conditions of FND, bipolar disorder, and tarsal coalition—these invisible battles wrapped in visible struggles—life unfolds as a series of contrasts: difficulties and triumphs, joy and sorrow, love and loneliness. Feelings and emotions—they are powerful forces, and sensation is merely the body’s translation of experience.
By Hon.Prof.Hon.Dr.Duchess Letitia Antoinette Kapuscinska 11 months ago in Psyche
It's Called Being Neurodivergent...
Last night, as I was scrolling my phone, I thought about how many times I've contradicted myself in my life, and honestly, it's a lot. Having both autism and ADHD, although similar, makes things a bit challenging for me sometimes. In fact, I was so taken by my thoughts that I created the images you see above and posted them online last night, a small echo of my soul reaching out for those other kindred spirits that understand the complexities of being who we are. I like being creative and expressing that, too. Sometimes I like to create collages with quotes on them or things I have said. I always love for it to reflect kind of how I am feeling in the moment. The picture is organized, but also chaotic, just like my wild, wonderful, beautiful, neurodivergent brain. A perfectly imperfect human mind...
By Slgtlyscatt3red11 months ago in Psyche
